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After Sunset Fades

Episode 3 of 5

Esther Wilson's drama in response to Shakespeare's Sonnet No 73. At night in Manchester a girl plans to end her life, though an old lady has other ideas. Reader: Maxine Peake.

Sonnets In The City - After Sunset Fades
by Esther Wilson with music composed by Aaron Parker

Five short, edgy contemporary dramas taking place in the city from sunset to sunrise. In collaboration with the 大象传媒 Philharmonic five writers team with composers and respond to Shakespeare's most powerful sonnets. Midnight in Manchester. An enigmatic exploration of the breadth and fire of life. Old and young collide, as an adolescent girl wants to end her life and an old lady has other plans.

Sonnet 73 read by Maxine Peake.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 23 Apr 2016 21:30

Maxine Peake in Studio at Media City UK

Maxine Peake in Studio at Media City UK
Recording the selected Shakespeare's Sonnets for Sonnets in the City

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Esther Wilson
Composer Aaron Parker
Reader Maxine Peake
Suzanne Amser (younger) Jodie Comer
Suzanne Amser (older) Eileen O'Brien
Producer Pauline Harris
Director Pauline Harris

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Apr 2016 21:30